[s1e16] Heavy ◎ <PREMIUM>

: While Cameron and Foreman resist Vogler's intimidation, it is revealed that Chase has become a "rat" for Vogler to protect his own job. This creates a moral weight that hangs over the team, contrasting House’s search for medical truth with Chase’s fight for survival. Critical Perspective

Many viewers find "Heavy" one of the more frustrating episodes of the first season due to the unlikable behavior of the doctors toward a child. Critics point out that despite the patient’s regular exercise and healthy diet, the team remains stubbornly convinced her weight is her fault until the final moments. [S1E16] Heavy

The episode’s title also refers to the "heavy" pressure applied by pharmaceutical tycoon Edward Vogler, who demands House fire one of his three fellows to satisfy a profit-driven agenda. : While Cameron and Foreman resist Vogler's intimidation,